Laos’ UXO Legacy: Humanitarian Clearance, Women-Led Recovery, and the Long Tail of the Secret War
The source argues that unexploded ordnance from U.S. bombing in Laos (1964–1973) remains a present-day threat, with civilians—especially children—continuing to be harmed. It highlights women artisans, deminers, and social enterprises as key actors translating war remnants into livelihoods and advocacy while calling for sustained demining and survivor support.